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“Jessi did a wonderful job watching our three dogs! They each received a lot of love from her, spending lots of time playing and cuddling. She is great at communicating and sent several updates and pictures during her stay. Would highly recommend.”

“Kiki was reliable, communicative, and clearly loves dogs. She followed all instructions perfectly, kept us updated with photos, and our dog came home happy and relaxed. Couldn’t ask for a better sitter—will definitely book again.”


“Jodi did an excellent job taking care of Solo! We really appreciated the updates and pics she sent. We look forward to using her services again- very reliable and professional!”


“We had a great experience with MaryAnne caring for our fur baby! She was very warm & friendly & we felt comfortable having her in our home. Communication was great & she even left our pup with homemade treats. We’ll definitely have her back when the need arises. Would definitely recommend her for all of your pet sitting needs!”


“We were very pleased with Destanee and will definitely use her again when we need a sitter for our boy! She sent us pics and let us know he was happy and doing fine, which made our time away more enjoyable for us!”


“This was our second time using Laura. She communicates amazing and sends pictures and video. She always leaves the house cleaner than when she found it. She truly is an amazing sitter and I feel blessed to have found her.”


About: I love animals. Super excited to work with you and your fur baby. Working with animals is a passion for me. Animals and I have a connection that makes them feel comfortable and at home. Of course it also entertains me in the mean time. I currently have a puppy that’s a year and a half that lives with me and my Husband. I also have a husky that's 4 yrs old that lives with my dad. I grew up around animals and it’s always a pleasure to be able to work with your fur baby. As far as special skills, I’m able to maintain control of the dog on walks as well as in home while providing the upmost care for your baby. Looking forward to meet you and your furry family. I am a college student taking cosmetology classes Monday- Friday from 5pm- 10pm. I work part time jobs that are based off my schedule during that week. (Uber, DoorDash) I am beyond flexible for you and your furry kids. I am closely located by a park. I am very active and loving. I will spend extra quality time with your furry baby to make sure they are comfortable during my time with them.

About: I have loved dogs since childhood and over the last 11 years I have fostered and adopted senior dogs to give them a forever home. I’m currently home full-time, so your dog will have my full attention, company, and care around the clock. Whether it’s belly rubs, gentle walks, or just relaxing together, I make sure each dog feels at home. I have a secure, pet-friendly home with plenty of space and a calm environment—perfect for seniors, anxious pups, or dogs that just need some extra TLC. I have a big fenced yard with a doggy door so they can come and go as they please. I just lost my senior boxer, Taylor, so it’s just me and my big rescue, Hank, a hound mix. I’ve cared for countless dogs in this home, including special need seniors.

“Shawna did a great job watching my two Westies. I could tell she is an animal lover by the way my boys immediately accepted her. She sent photos while I was at work, and kept good conversation with me. It wasn't easy leaving my boys with a total stranger, but the photos and texts put me at ease knowing my fur babies were well taken care of. Thank you Shawna!”


“What an absolute treasure to have Mary and Morgan taking care of my precious fur babies and my house full of plants, too! They were amazing and made me feel so confident in the care they provided to my two 90lbs people-loving lap- dogs! In fact Mary showered them with so much love and attention, I think they were hoping she was with me when I came home! Excellent communication prior, during, and day of return-even a special treat when I arrived back! Highly recommend this dynamic duo for your pet’s happiness, safety, and comfort as well as your own peace of mind while traveling! Thank you ladies!”


“Emily is great! She spent two days with our dogs. They liked her ( and so did we!) right from the start and were so excited to see her when she returned in day two! Emily is easy going, friendly and prompt and it’s obvious she loves animals. We will definitely contact Emily the next time we’re in the Branson area.”


About: Loving, Experienced Dog Care – Work-from-Home Sitter with a Built-In Playmate! 🐶❤️ Whether your pup is a playful puppy, a senior needing extra TLC, or anything in between, I provide personalized care to keep them happy and comfortable. 🐾 Work-from-Home Care – Your pup will never be lonely! I work from home, so they’ll have constant supervision, companionship, and plenty of attention throughout the day. 🐾 Built-in Playmate – My own friendly dog, MiRee, is happy to keep your pup company if they enjoy socializing. She's actually the reason I started doing Rover.com. 🐾 Senior & Special Needs Experience – I have the patience and attentiveness to care for older dogs or those needing extra support. 🐾 Puppy-Friendly – I can help reinforce potty training, crate training, and basic commands. Your dog will be treated like family, with plenty of love, belly rubs, and a safe, comfortable environment. 🐶❤️ Personalized, Full-Time Care – Your Dog is My Priority! Since I work from home, pet care is seamlessly woven into my daily routine. Your pup will never be left alone for long periods and will receive plenty of attention, playtime, and care throughout the day. 🐾 Morning Routine – Potty breaks, breakfast, and a little playtime. 🐾 Midday Activities – Whether it's a walk, play session, or some relaxing cuddle time, I tailor activities to your dog’s energy level and needs. 🐾 Afternoon & Evening Care – More potty breaks, engagement, and a relaxed wind-down before dinner and bedtime. With my own friendly dog, MiRee, as a playmate and constant companionship, your pup will feel right at home. Whether they need lots of play or just a cozy, calm environment, I make sure their needs come first. ❤️🐶 A Home Away from Home – Safe, Fun, and Full of Tail Wags! I provide a loving, safe, and structured environment where your pup will feel right at home. My secure, fenced-in yard is perfect for supervised outdoor play, and my wonderful 6-year-old dog, MiRee, is a friendly companion who loves having company! 🐾 Work-from-Home Supervision – Frequent potty breaks, playtime, and snuggles throughout the day. 🐾 Crates Available – If your pup needs their own quiet space, I have large crates for comfort and security. 🐾 Fun & Enrichment – Ball breaks, play sessions, and even car rides (upon request) for extra adventure! 🐾 Couch Privileges – Your pup is welcome to relax on the couch—because cuddles are the best! 🐾 Occasional Playdates – While I only have one dog, my mom’s friendly pups sometimes stop by for extra fun! Every dog in my care gets personalized attention, love, and a safe space to feel at ease. Whether they love to play or prefer a calm environment, I tailor the experience to their needs. ❤️🐶

About: I worked as a veterinary technician for 6 years before becoming a stay at home mom. Other than my kids, my passion is animals! I am proficient in animal handling, care, and medication management. Your fur baby will be happy, well cared for, and safe with me! I am currently a stay at home mom of 3 littles. We are huge animal lovers! I am dedicated to taking care of everyone’s needs. So you tell me what the baby needs and I will be sure to be there for them. We do not have any weekly engagements that last more than 1 hour, so your fur baby will never be alone. I have a 2 acre property, un fenced. So your pet will have plenty of space to run and play. I also live two blocks away from a local park so walks are a definite fun bonus. I allow animals on furniture and beds. If that is what they are used to. Additionaly I have an extra crate in our home in case your baby needs to be crate trained.

“Jared helped me out in a real jam. Our sitter before him trashed the house. He stayed with them and took good care of them till another sitter could come for the weekend. He even came back to show the new sitter the ropes. Would recommend!”


About: I've been taking care of my families and friends pets since i was 12 and I've loved every minute of it thats why I'm here It works perfectly fine because I'm currently enrolled in 15 hours of classes which only takes a little bit of my time away from home. I take care of the pets by constantly providing them with attention whether that be taking them out to walk, playing with toys, or teaching them new tricks. I also make sure that I'm teaching the dogs what is right and whats wrong and try to give them the best care I can while they are under my supervision.

About: i have many years of both professional and volunteer experience working with animals. I work with cats and dogs of all sizes and ages at my day job with Haven of the Ozarks. During my nearly four years with Lawrence Pet Friends, I got to walk dogs and provide in-home care for dogs, cats, birds, rodents, and reptiles, plus one emperor scorpion named Fluffy. I also spent a summer working with brood mares and their foals at the Kansas Center for Equine Breeding. In my personal life, I have also kept aquatic animals and rats. My experience has included neonatal kittens and puppies, as well as disabled animals. I am comfortable working with blind and deaf animals, seizure-risk animals, and animals with incontinence and mobility issues. I am comfortable giving oral medication and bottle feeding. I am also willing to meet and learn about any kind of pet you may have. Whether I’m there to let your dog out to potty and play a quick game of tug-of-war, or to work with them on leash walking, or to hang out with an anxious kitty while you’re on vacation, I promise to love your animals just as you would! I currently work five days a week at the Haven, from 8:30 AM to 4 PM, with varying levels of flexibility therein. I also have obligations every other Tuesday evening. However, with enough notice, we can absolutely work out a plan for you and your pet! At this time, I am only providing in-home care. My cats would hate me if I brought a dog home! For vacation cat clients, I can do a one-or-two visit per day arrangement for feeding and litter scooping and love. Or if your pet is most comfortable with someone in the house, I can stay with them overnight. For daytime doggie clients, I can visit up to four times a day depending on schedule and distance, providing a walk and potty run at 7 am, noon, 4:30pm, and 9pm.

About: I grew up on a farm taking care of a variety of animals but I have always favored horses and dogs ...I have fostered many dogs from the shelter and always seem to attract stray animals .I am currently retired with a miniature golden doodle who was a rescue and one lovely stray table cat . I am currently retired and have a large garden and enjoy a little home on one acre in the country so I am home and available to care for your pets I have an acre but it's not fully fenced yet so depending on the pet I can take them to the park for long walks or on leash outside my dog loves to play and would be excited to have company

About: I have had my own animals (including dogs, cats, bunnies, etc) since i was 6-7 years old. I grew up on a farm and worked with cows, multiple dogs of all ages, many cats, chickens, etc. I am available all times! I’m a stay at home mom to a 17 month old baby girl so I am always here. Message for details I have a fenced in yard and dogs to keep yours company! Dogs can be crated, let outside or kept inside with me. They will get plenty of attention.
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Jessi B.Star Sitter
“Jessi did a wonderful job watching our three dogs! They each received a lot of love from her, spending lots of time playing and cuddling. She is great at communicating and sent several updates and pictures during her stay. Would highly recommend.”


Keana M.

“Kiki was reliable, communicative, and clearly loves dogs. She followed all instructions perfectly, kept us updated with photos, and our dog came home happy and relaxed. Couldn’t ask for a better sitter—will definitely book again.”


Leah H.

“Leah was very sweet and everything seemed like it went well. I didn’t receive a lot of feedback or pictures in the way that I was used to from others that we have used in the past.”


Jodi U.Star Sitter

“Jodi did an excellent job taking care of Solo! We really appreciated the updates and pics she sent. We look forward to using her services again- very reliable and professional!”


MaryAnne B.

“We had a great experience with MaryAnne caring for our fur baby! She was very warm & friendly & we felt comfortable having her in our home. Communication was great & she even left our pup with homemade treats. We’ll definitely have her back when the need arises. Would definitely recommend her for all of your pet sitting needs!”


Destanee T.

“We were very pleased with Destanee and will definitely use her again when we need a sitter for our boy! She sent us pics and let us know he was happy and doing fine, which made our time away more enjoyable for us!”


Laura A.


“This was our second time using Laura. She communicates amazing and sends pictures and video. She always leaves the house cleaner than when she found it. She truly is an amazing sitter and I feel blessed to have found her.”


Chanté F.
About: I love animals. Super excited to work with you and your fur baby. Working with animals is a passion for me. Animals and I have a connection that makes them feel comfortable and at home. Of course it also entertains me in the mean time. I currently have a puppy that’s a year and a half that lives with me and my Husband. I also have a husky that's 4 yrs old that lives with my dad. I grew up around animals and it’s always a pleasure to be able to work with your fur baby. As far as special skills, I’m able to maintain control of the dog on walks as well as in home while providing the upmost care for your baby. Looking forward to meet you and your furry family. I am a college student taking cosmetology classes Monday- Friday from 5pm- 10pm. I work part time jobs that are based off my schedule during that week. (Uber, DoorDash) I am beyond flexible for you and your furry kids. I am closely located by a park. I am very active and loving. I will spend extra quality time with your furry baby to make sure they are comfortable during my time with them.


Tad M.
“Tad is considered my bonus son. I have known him since he was in kindergarten with my son, Shane. Tad has always loved his animals.. He even fostered a dog from the pound, which caused another addition to his dog family. Tad is one of the most responsible, honest and dependable person you could ever meet He is the kind of person you would be lucky to have sit with your pets.”


Shawna .

“Shawna did a great job watching my two Westies. I could tell she is an animal lover by the way my boys immediately accepted her. She sent photos while I was at work, and kept good conversation with me. It wasn't easy leaving my boys with a total stranger, but the photos and texts put me at ease knowing my fur babies were well taken care of. Thank you Shawna!”


Morgan V.


“What an absolute treasure to have Mary and Morgan taking care of my precious fur babies and my house full of plants, too! They were amazing and made me feel so confident in the care they provided to my two 90lbs people-loving lap- dogs! In fact Mary showered them with so much love and attention, I think they were hoping she was with me when I came home! Excellent communication prior, during, and day of return-even a special treat when I arrived back! Highly recommend this dynamic duo for your pet’s happiness, safety, and comfort as well as your own peace of mind while traveling! Thank you ladies!”


Mikayla D.

“Mikayla did a great job looking after my dogs, and I loved the pictures she sent each day!!”


Emily H.

“Emily is great! She spent two days with our dogs. They liked her ( and so did we!) right from the start and were so excited to see her when she returned in day two! Emily is easy going, friendly and prompt and it’s obvious she loves animals. We will definitely contact Emily the next time we’re in the Branson area.”


April S.
About: Loving, Experienced Dog Care – Work-from-Home Sitter with a Built-In Playmate! 🐶❤️ Whether your pup is a playful puppy, a senior needing extra TLC, or anything in between, I provide personalized care to keep them happy and comfortable. 🐾 Work-from-Home Care – Your pup will never be lonely! I work from home, so they’ll have constant supervision, companionship, and plenty of attention throughout the day. 🐾 Built-in Playmate – My own friendly dog, MiRee, is happy to keep your pup company if they enjoy socializing. She's actually the reason I started doing Rover.com. 🐾 Senior & Special Needs Experience – I have the patience and attentiveness to care for older dogs or those needing extra support. 🐾 Puppy-Friendly – I can help reinforce potty training, crate training, and basic commands. Your dog will be treated like family, with plenty of love, belly rubs, and a safe, comfortable environment. 🐶❤️ Personalized, Full-Time Care – Your Dog is My Priority! Since I work from home, pet care is seamlessly woven into my daily routine. Your pup will never be left alone for long periods and will receive plenty of attention, playtime, and care throughout the day. 🐾 Morning Routine – Potty breaks, breakfast, and a little playtime. 🐾 Midday Activities – Whether it's a walk, play session, or some relaxing cuddle time, I tailor activities to your dog’s energy level and needs. 🐾 Afternoon & Evening Care – More potty breaks, engagement, and a relaxed wind-down before dinner and bedtime. With my own friendly dog, MiRee, as a playmate and constant companionship, your pup will feel right at home. Whether they need lots of play or just a cozy, calm environment, I make sure their needs come first. ❤️🐶 A Home Away from Home – Safe, Fun, and Full of Tail Wags! I provide a loving, safe, and structured environment where your pup will feel right at home. My secure, fenced-in yard is perfect for supervised outdoor play, and my wonderful 6-year-old dog, MiRee, is a friendly companion who loves having company! 🐾 Work-from-Home Supervision – Frequent potty breaks, playtime, and snuggles throughout the day. 🐾 Crates Available – If your pup needs their own quiet space, I have large crates for comfort and security. 🐾 Fun & Enrichment – Ball breaks, play sessions, and even car rides (upon request) for extra adventure! 🐾 Couch Privileges – Your pup is welcome to relax on the couch—because cuddles are the best! 🐾 Occasional Playdates – While I only have one dog, my mom’s friendly pups sometimes stop by for extra fun! Every dog in my care gets personalized attention, love, and a safe space to feel at ease. Whether they love to play or prefer a calm environment, I tailor the experience to their needs. ❤️🐶


Emma S.
“As a former vet tech & lifelong animal lover, Emma is the perfect pet sitter! She treats all animals with love and care. She’s helped me on many occasions with my dogs & I’m always impressed by how knowledgeable she is. She goes above and beyond!”


Bonnie & Jared D.

“Jared helped me out in a real jam. Our sitter before him trashed the house. He stayed with them and took good care of them till another sitter could come for the weekend. He even came back to show the new sitter the ropes. Would recommend!”


Jonathan K.
“Jonathan blesses these animals with the love that he has for them naturally. He loves all animals and has a special place in his heart for them. He loves to interact with them and teach them new things. He does not just get pets and throw them to the side. He truly cares and loves each of his pets. I truly believe he is a good dog/cat caretaker and your animals will be loved just the same. Patty K.”


Caroline D.
“I have known Caroline all of her life. Caroline has loved and respected all of gods creatures since she could walk, not wanting to swat even a spider. I think Caroline would make an awesome pet sitter/dog walker because she would put the pets first before all else.”


Karren S.
About: I grew up on a farm taking care of a variety of animals but I have always favored horses and dogs ...I have fostered many dogs from the shelter and always seem to attract stray animals .I am currently retired with a miniature golden doodle who was a rescue and one lovely stray table cat . I am currently retired and have a large garden and enjoy a little home on one acre in the country so I am home and available to care for your pets I have an acre but it's not fully fenced yet so depending on the pet I can take them to the park for long walks or on leash outside my dog loves to play and would be excited to have company


Kayla P.
About: I have had my own animals (including dogs, cats, bunnies, etc) since i was 6-7 years old. I grew up on a farm and worked with cows, multiple dogs of all ages, many cats, chickens, etc. I am available all times! I’m a stay at home mom to a 17 month old baby girl so I am always here. Message for details I have a fenced in yard and dogs to keep yours company! Dogs can be crated, let outside or kept inside with me. They will get plenty of attention.
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House sitters on Rover are free to set their rates. The median cost to hire a house sitter in McDowell on Rover as of Aug 2025 was about $37 per night, after factoring in Rover’s service fees. A house sitter’s rate may also change as you customize your booking to fit your needs.
As of Aug 2025, there are 28 house sitters in McDowell. You can filter, sort, expand your radius, read reviews, and compare pricing to find the perfect house sitter near you. As a reminder, house sitters joining Rover must pass a background check for you and your house’s safety.
Rover makes it easy to reach out to multiple house sitters about your booking. Typically, 93% of McDowell house sitters respond in under an hour.
House sitters with repeat customers have an average of 2 repeat clients. Experience can vary from house sitter to house sitter, but you can view reviews, years of experience, and number of repeat clients when you compare house sitters in McDowell.
Heading out of town? It’s easy to book a 5-star house sitter to take care of your home. Book a house sitter to take care of your dog and cat, while keeping an eye on your property. And the best part? Your best friend gets to stay on their home turf. McDowell house sitters are great for:
- Dogs who’d prefer to stay on their home turf
- Cats and caged pets
- Pet parents on a tight schedule
- Keeping an eye on your home and plants while you’re away
Yes! House sitters joining Rover must pass a background check before offering their services. You can also easily keep in touch with your house sitter through messages on Rover for delightful photo updates. The Rover team is available 24/7, and your house sitter has access to advice from qualified veterinary professionals. In the rare event of any issues during a booking, rest easy knowing your pet is covered by the Rover Guarantee reimbursement program for eligible veterinary care.
Note: If your house sitter requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your house sitting service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your house sitter’s cancellation policy.
